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Kieselstein Castle, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Kieselstein Castle is a castle in Slovenia (Grad Khislstein) (Škofja Loka). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle in Slovenia · History
- Local name
- Grad Khislstein
- Where
- Slovenia · Tomšičeva ulica 44, 4000, Kranj
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 8.1 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.23843, 14.35439
What it is and where
Kieselstein Castle is a castle in Slovenia (Grad Khislstein) (Škofja Loka). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Škofja Loka, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 8.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.23843, 14.35439; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 8.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Slovenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kieselstein Castle is April to October.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount Saint MargaretSummit1.5 km
- Jakobova pot – Preddvorska vejaHiking2.8 km
- Brdo Castle near KranjHistoric building4.2 km
- Craft Pivovarna AdvocatusBrewery6.4 km
- HrastnikMountain in Slovenia8.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: History
- Triglav National Park: national park in Slovenia
- Predjama Castle: Castle
- Ljubljana Castle: castle in Slovenia
- Bled Castle: medieval castle in Bled, Slovenia
- Triple Bridge: stone arch bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Emona: ancient city in Roman Italia, now Ljubljana
Every Slovenia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kieselstein Castle?
It is a castle in Slovenia (Grad Khislstein in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kieselstein Castle?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Kieselstein Castle?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 8.1 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Saint Margaret, Jakobova pot – Preddvorska veja, Brdo Castle near Kranj. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Škofja Loka24 places to see in and around Škofja Loka, Slovenia: Kieselstein Castle, Brdo Castle near Kranj, Udin Woods. Best time: April to October.
- History158 places for history in Slovenia, from Triglav National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and dayli
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kieselstein Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.